"You can return to your courtyard; I'll call for you when I decide," Prince Nicholas said to Luciana.
"Okay, Your Highness," Luciana said and bowed slightly before walking out of the prince's study.
Prince Nicholas felt uncomfortable with her form of address. When did she become so obedient and follow the rules? In Serenevale, she would always sweetly call him "Nick." Even though she wasn't promiscuous, she had a free spirit and a curious heart. She always wanted to know and learn about new things.
He realized where her childlike wonder came from. It must be due to always being locked up in the palace. A princess who sneaks out of the palace. She was a daring one.
"I deserve to be punished for making my presence known in front of the princess," James, Prince Nicholas' shadow guard, said, interrupting his thoughts.
"And what else?" Prince Nicholas asked, his tone as cold as ever.
